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We sat outside on the deck overlooking the marina and Lake Pend Oreille. It's a covered deck so we didn't cook in the sun. Waitress was very attentive and was able to make a few suggestions. We were having trouble deciding what to have as they have a menu that had some unique choices! We loved the variety! My bacon cheeseburger was cooked to order and was a 1/2 pound of juicy flavorful goodness! Their buns were ciabatta and not your typical, boring sesame seed bun. The fries were super skinny shoestring fries and they were delicious. Others at my table had bison ribs, bison burger, and Cobb salad and we were all very happy and satisfied with a great meal for a reasonable price. The cocktail menu had a wide array of specialty drinks including several options made with moonshine. The women's room had a unique toilet in the handicap stall. This location does not have a Holiday Inn in the parking lot as stated in a previous review. Beautiful scenery and the lake will draw you to Hope, Idaho, but don't leave without having a meal at Sweet Lou's on the Waterfront. We will definitely be back!!!

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Lezette T

Nashville, TN

Level 4 Contributor

41 reviews

27 restaurant reviews

28 helpful votes

“Great little restaurant”

Reviewed 22 May 2014

Lou's was in the same packing lot as the Holiday Inn Express where we stayed so we just walked over. Atmosphere was congenial. It seamed to be a favorite place with the locals. Menu was varied and enjoyable.

We've eaten at Lou's Waterfront a couple of times (as well as the one in Ponderay). The food is very good. The service has been friendly. We've had the burgers, the onion rings (which are amazing), the fish and chips, the clam chowder, and the smoked prime rib with horseradish mashed potatoes. I've liked everything except the smoke prime rib. The outside coating was too salty for my taste, but my husband loved his. Their house margaritas are also very good. We've spoken with the owner both times we were there. He is very attentive. The sunsets are amazing!

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S_Leach

Nanaimo, Canada

Level 6 Contributor

411 reviews

196 restaurant reviews

145 helpful votes

“Great place to relax with friends”

Reviewed 20 August 2012

We were recently staying @ the Mary Ellen, house boat @ the Hope Marina and got together with friends staying in a condo by this restaurnat/bar. Popped in after a day of boating and it was great. The staff were accomodating when we put tables together and service was great. The chicken wings hit the sspot a wel - thanks, hoep to be back next vacation !